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Towards a history of endogenous growth theories: an introduction

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  • Goulven Rubin

    (UP1 UFR02 - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - École d'économie de la Sorbonne - UP1 - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, PHARE - Philosophie, Histoire et Analyse des Représentations Économiques - UP1 - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne)

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This introduction examines the historical development and significance of endogenous growth theory, sparked by Robert Lucas's 1985 Marshall lecture. It critiques the dominance of standard narratives, primarily authored by practitioners like Barro, Sala-i-Martin, and Helpman, which often oversimplify or omit earlier contributions. The document explores historiographical efforts by Warsh and Chandra, highlighting tensions between retrospective and prospective accounts. It emphasizes the need for deeper historical inquiry into the field's evolution from the 1960s to the present. The introduction also outlines the special issue's contributions, which reassess foundational texts, empirical challenges, and the boundaries of growth theory in modern macroeconomics.

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  • Goulven Rubin, 2025. "Towards a history of endogenous growth theories: an introduction," Post-Print hal-05749955, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05749955
    DOI: 10.3917/cep1.087.0010
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